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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.99, 8,658.50 and 5,224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.99, 8,658.50 and 5,224.23 is: 7,209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.99 : 8,658.50 = 5,224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.99/8,658.50 = 5,224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.99x = 8,658.50 × 5,224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.99x = 45,233,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,233,969.33/6,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.76

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